8-Hour Denderah and Abydos Tour from Luxor with Seti I Temple
About This Tour
Embark on an excursion from Luxor to Qena and visit the mesmerizing Denderah Temple, dedicated to Hathor, Goddess and mother of the Pharaohs. Continue to Abydos...
Duration: 8 Hours · Tour type: Private · Activity level: Moderate · Accommodation: Not included · Transport: Included · Wheelchair access: Yes · Cities: Luxor, Qena, Abydos, Dendera · Languages: Arabic, English, German
About Qena
Qena
Qena boasts both holy Muslim sites like the Maghreb and Sheikh el-Qenawi alongside ancient Ptolemaic temples. Unravel its unique Egyptian histories with help from a local local guide.
What's Included
- Private, air-conditioned transportation
- All fees and taxes
- Lunch in a good local restaurant (food only)
- Private, professional, multilingual tour guide
- Pick-up and drop-off from and to your Luxor accommodation
Not Included
- Tips and personal spending
Itinerary
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1Day 01
Denderah Temple and Abydos Excursion from Luxor
You will be picked up from your hotel in Luxor to begin the tour with a drive south past picturesque villages to the city of Qena. Visit the Denderah Temple, one of the best-preserved temples in Egypt. The temple is dedicated to Hathor, Goddess and mother of the Pharaohs, representing maternity, love, and music. Visit the crypt and the roof, where you will find a copy of the famous Denderah Zodiac; the original was unceremoniously blasted out of the ceiling. You will also have time to walk around the temple grounds and surroundings. Have lunch in a good local restaurant. Continue to the Great Temple of Seti I in Abydos. Finalized by Ramses II after his father's death, this unique L-shaped limestone temple has beautiful decorations and the famous Kings List from Pharaoh Menes (approx. 3100 BC) to Ramses I (approx. 1293 BC), from which he intentionally left out Pharaohs he did not approve of, such as the invading Hyksos, Akhenaton, Tutankhamun, Ay, and Hatshepsut. You will also go to the mysterious Osireion, a submerged structure behind the temple. Finally, return to your Luxor accommodation to end the tour.
Meeting Point
Meeting point: Luxor, Luxor City, Luxor, Egypt · Tour start: Luxor, Luxor City, Luxor, Luxor Governorate, Egypt — Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
